It’s just a door; a storefront in a row of shops. You’d never guess that on the other side of the door was something that could help save a life. I first saw the blue door 13 years ago—after a year immersed in cancer—- five surgeries, two chemotherapy courses, and radiation. Though I was done […]
a taste for art
Almost every trip I make to New York includes time with my treasured high school friend Deborah. She’s a highly regarded art curator and I get the benefit of her expertise—-she’s tried over the years to expose and educate me to the world of art. This requires patience. Because even after I began creating […]
art therapy
First there was Celebrity death watch. Then killing granny. ……even though I promised to lighten up. OK. So I need a little blog- lift. And I know just the ticket—a foolproof cure for the blues. Absolutely NOTHING lifts my spirits more. Of course I’m talking about…. chocolate…. creativity. If I could provide chocolate, I […]
Art with a heart
I don’t know Anna Millea. I never heard her name until today. But I know something about her—-since we have some things in common. We’re both artists. We’re both mothers. And we’re both part of that sorority no one wants to join, the sisterhood of breast cancer. I know something about Anna. What I can’t know is […]
Seashells…see shells
I’m at at a party in an art gallery. The owner takes me aside and tells me she’s heard about a special project and I’d be perfect to do the job. Would I be interested to hear about it? Sure, I say, and follow her into her private office. There I meet Lynn Redgrave and […]
a gentle goodbye
There are quiet heroes who walk among us—the givers of the world, who take care of the rest of us. Who see a need and fill it, who reach out to help without being asked —who often do this without anyone knowing what they did. I am not one of those people—but some of them reached out […]
